Camden County rolls out "Human Firewall" phishing simulations; intern reports measurable improvements
Aug 5, 2026
An IT internship project tested phishing simulations for roughly 260 county employees; presenters reported click and reporting rates by campaign and recommended tailored follow‑up training after results showed a drop in clicks and increased reporting following custom training.
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County IT staff introduced the Human Firewall Project and an intern, Sofia Harless, presented results from three phishing‑simulation campaigns sent to about 260 employees between late May and June. "I'm Sofia Harless. I'm an intern with the county's IT department," she said before describing the campaigns, which tested spoofing, impersonation, and incentive‑based messages to measure click and report rates.
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